Carl L. Espin

Carl L. Espin obituary, Versailles, KY

Carl L. Espin

Carl Espin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Carl L. Espin, Jr., 72, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at his residence in Lexington, Kentucky. Born August 19, 1952 in Lexington, Kentucky, he was the son of Carl L. Espin, Sr. and Bernice Hoflich Espin. Carl was a longtime French teacher at Woodford County High School, where he received "Teacher of the Year" honors in 1982. In addition to his teaching career, he was an avid Kentucky sports fan, loved his dog, Katie, and his family.
Carl will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Pamela Espin Tingle, his niece, Holly Tingle Sircher, and his nephew, Heath Andrew Tingle.
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